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Fish America Reef

South Carolina, United States
This is a popular angling reef, so expect fishing-boat traffic plus monofilament line, hooks, and lures snagged on the structure (entanglement risk)2–3 m (5–10 ft) depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

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Fish America Reef at a glance

Fish America Reef is a boat dive site in South Carolina, United States with depths of 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Mackerel, Sea trout, and Bluefish. Recent reports put the water around 21°C (69°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Moderate window now· until 13:00, then favorable until 19:00 · sunset 18:38

Forecast for this hour · 9:00 · run 20 h ago
1.3 m (4.2 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 21°C · seasonal avg 23°C ( · Forecast 69°F · seasonal avg 74°F)

Site hazards: This is a popular angling reef, so expect fishing-boat traffic plus monofilament line, hooks, and lures snagged on the structure (entanglement risk)

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Dive windows this week

Mon8:00–13:00 moderate, 13:00–19:00 favorable

1.2 m waves · 18 kn wind (4.0 ft waves · 18 kn wind)

Tue8:00–19:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 8 kn wind (3.2 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Wed8:00–16:00 favorable, 16:00–19:00 moderate

1.1 m waves · 8 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Thu8:00–14:00 moderate, 14:00–19:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 11 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Sat8:00–19:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.5 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 7:09 · Sunrise 7:34 · Sunset 18:38 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.3 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 13:22 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Mackerel, Sea trout, Bluefish

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 68% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (55°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  2. February, 66% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 14°C (56°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  3. March, 62% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  4. April, 72% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  5. May, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (76°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  6. June, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  7. July, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  9. September, 62% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  10. October, 46% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 60% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  12. December, 58% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

Artificial reef built from Approximate Center of Reef

reef

This is a popular angling reef, so expect fishing-boat traffic plus monofilament line, hooks, and lures snagged on the structure (entanglement risk) — tow a dive flag. At only 5-9 ft deep there is minimal separation from passing boat hulls.

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